US Bridges

Lrd Bluff Street over Saunders Creek

Good

Grant County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Ush 61 · Structure no. B22013500000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bluff Street over Saunders Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Bluff Street over Saunders Creek in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Bluff Street
CrossesSaunders Creek
Location0.4M E JCT Ush 61
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.13369, -90.70181
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2022)
Projected traffic117 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Bluff Street over Saunders Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bluff Street over Saunders Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Bluff Street over Saunders Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Bluff Street over Saunders Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bluff Street over Saunders Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.